I did bash mine a bit but the chassis was just fine with the plastic brace : 1234
Plastic chassis for the RC8T? I don't believe that exists. The plastic brace allows a more flex than alu and will just flex and not break/bend. I didn't have a problem with it at all.
Mugen MBX6Te RCM + Mugen MBX6e RCM + Savage Flux XL FLM + MERV all with Spectrum DX3S || WTS&WTB